6 years ago
Elishia’s mix is a winner in All-Ireland Junior Bake-Off
Fifteen-year-old Elishia Moyne from Carndonagh baked a very a-peeling Lemon Drizzle cake to impress in the Aldi Foróige National Junior Baking Competition
Elishia from Carndonagh Foróige Club began her competitive …
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6 years ago
‘Danielle will never be forgotten’ – family gets Embassy support in trial
The family of the late Danielle McLaughlin from Buncrana has received assistance from the Irish Consul in India as the trial of her alleged killer continues.
Approximately 50 witnesses are …
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6 years ago
Daniel and Majella offer up villa hideaway for NW Breast Cancer Ball
The celebrity couple are offering a getaway to their sunny Spanish villa to raise funds for breast cancer research in Donegal and supports for cancer patients.
Bidders at the Breast …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s Katie McGloin fronts special report on women’s lives
The Bundoran Magh Ene College student is one of six young women featured in ‘The Big Picture – A Woman’s World’ on RTE. This social media and TV series examines …
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6 years ago
NW Breast Cancer Ball gifted with €5,200 Kevin Sharkey painting
Donegal painter Kevin Sharkey has donated a painting valued at €5,200 for auction at the upcoming North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball.
The painting, titled Friends Forever will be auctioned …
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6 years ago
Families affected by baby loss invited to Christmas craft workshop
Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is hosting a Christmas craft workshop for families in Donegal who have experienced the loss of a baby.
The event on 3rd December …
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6 years ago
Volunteers going bald for little Lucy’s cancer battle
Some eager volunteers are enjoying their last few days of having hair before they shave (and some wax!) it all off for a great cause.
The ‘Big Shave for Lucy’ …
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6 years ago
Silent Sensory Santa on his way for relaxing Christmas visits
Santa is coming to Letterkenny this Christmas for some special meetings with boys and girls with Autism or sensory processing difficulties.
The Letterkenny Youth & Family …
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6 years ago
The good night’s sleep challenge – could you do it?
This week I set a challenge for the members of my Rushe Fitness Gym.
The challenge was simple.
No screens after 9pm at night.
This meant no phones, iWatches, iPods, tablets, …
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6 years ago
Tickets launch for NW Simon Women’s Little Christmas Ladies Lunch
The fifth Women’s Little Christmas Black Dress Ladies Lunch has been announced for Sun 6th Jan 2019 in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon.
The fun and …
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6 years ago
Police appeal for help finding missing woman
The PSNI has appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help them find a missing woman, Jean McGahey.
The 72-year-old was last seen in the Derry …
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6 years ago
College Corner: How to beat stress and enjoy the journey
Endless amounts of Starbucks’ soy latte mochas, concealer to cover humongous eye bags, Rescue Remedies on stand-by and trips to the library, means one thing – Final Year Season.
6 years ago
Spice Up Your Summer: The girls are coming to Dublin!
The legendary pop group have added extra dates to their much-anticipated today which will now begin in Dublin on Friday 24th May 2019.
It’s 21 years since Spice Girls last …
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6 years ago
Director Jo leads her BBC team to victory
Josephine McCusker from Letterkenny picked up a prestigious Royal Television Society Award last weekend for a ground-breaking BBC sports documentary.
‘Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football & Me’ won Best Sports Programme …
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6 years ago
Derry Girls ‘buzzing’ to be back filming in Derry
Some very well-known characters have been spotted around Derry this week as filming begins on series two of Derry Girls.
The cast, crew and series writer Lisa McGee arrived in …
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6 years ago
It’s that time of year again – the John Lewis Christmas advert is here
The much-anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert was released this morning with a sprinkling of star quality.
Titled The Boy and the Piano, the advert celebrates the life of Elton John. The singer’s …
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6 years ago
‘This is not consent’ – Thongs hung across Dublin in rape trial protest
“Thongs are not consent” was the overriding message from several demonstrations in Ireland following the recent Cork trial which discussed an alleged rape victim’s choice of underwear.
Hundreds of people …
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6 years ago
TD raises thong to the Dáil in protest over Irish rape case
TD Ruth Coppinger has brought the treatment of alleged rape victims to the fore today by holding up a lace thong to the Dáil.
The Solidarity TD was protesting a …
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6 years ago
Laura’s ‘amazing’ win as Muff Gin tickles taste buds in China
Muff Gin from Donegal has won a second international gold medal – less than one year since its launch.
The potato-based craft gin from Inishowen impressed the judges of the ‘World …
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6 years ago
Motherhood and Me
Being a mum in today’s world is no easy task, as amazing as it is, it is hard. With all the ‘normal’ duties of motherhood, mums today also have to …
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6 years ago
I’m a Celebrity line-up revealed: Here’s who’s coming to the jungle!
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is back this Sunday which can mean only one thing… the time has come for a brand new cast of celebrities to head …
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6 years ago
Unique gifts and family fun in store for Stranorlar Christmas Craft Fair
The BASE in Stranorlar and Donegal Women in Business Network are hosting a Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 17th November from 11am to 4pm.
This festive event is a great …
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6 years ago
Designer crafts new love for Donegal Tweed
A young fashion designer is attracting a whole new fanbase for traditional Donegal tweed by creating a stunning range of designs for men, ladies and children.
‘Love Mo Chuisle’ …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman named Person of the Year in Toronto GAA awards
Dani McFadden collected the prestigious award at a ceremony held in the King’s Garden Banquet Hall.
McFadden has been a key figure in the Brampton Roger Casements club …
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6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – The Loo Queue
Listen up Mamma Bears.
Can we introduce a new law?
Let us call it the Potty Parent law…
And let us apply it to all public toilets from this moment …
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6 years ago
Events: Stars come out for Letterkenny Shopping Centre fashion show
The Welcome Winter fashion show in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny was a sparkling occasion of music, style and bubbles all for a great cause.
The event was organised by the …
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6 years ago
Two awards for Milford’s Amber Barrett at WNL annual awards
Barrett collected the Top Goalscorer award and the Milford woman was also named on the Team of the Year.
The Peamount United striker scored 30 goals in the …
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6 years ago
Lottie gets to work inspiring women in engineering
The Lottie Tour is well underway this Engineers Week as 150 volunteers bring Lottie Dolls to their labs, offices and work sites to show the world what a little girl can …
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6 years ago
Aeva stands tall for diversity
Aeva Andersson from Ardara is making her mark on the modelling industry after being signed to an agency championing diversity.
Standing tall and proud at 6ft 2”, the 19-year-old never …
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6 years ago
That’s a wrap! Shandon host viewing party for TG4 series finale
The Shandon Hotel in Donegal is celebrating the grand finale of their TV series in the best way possible – with a party and special offer!
The past four weeks …
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6 years ago
Dermaplaning: Celebrities’ best kept beauty secret
Dermaplaning is the top ‘Buzz Word’ in the skincare industry at the moment and is one of the most popular facial treatments here at Beauty at the Lodge.
It’s …
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6 years ago
Tributes paid following death of popular principal Nora Friel
Loreto Letterkenny school principal, Ms Nora Friel, has passed away.
Ms Friel passed away yesterday at Letterkenny University Hospital following an illness.
Originally from Carrigart but living in Letterkenny, Ms …
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6 years ago
Love the Happy Pear? You’re in luck!
Foodie fans will be flocking to Kelly’s Centra at Mountain Top Letterkenny this Wednesday for an exclusive event with The Happy Pear.
Irish twin brothers, David and Stephen Flynn, otherwise known …
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6 years ago
Train your mind with the ‘Book A Week Challenge’
Being a gym owner and coach, it’s easy to think that all we do and encourage is related to fitness and diet, but there is so much more to our …
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6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – So What Age is Best?
The recent pregnancy announcement of one of the pretty Princess People in London has caused quite a stir, not only because everyone loves a royal Baby as much as a …
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6 years ago
Trailblazing Donegal historian leads rediscovery of Irish women’s feats
Donegal woman Angela Byrne is making great strides in her role as DFAT Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.
The Culdaff woman is well on her way to accomplishing one …
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6 years ago
Dyspraxia Ireland bringing Smart Moves tour to Donegal
Dyspraxia Ireland’s Smart Moves Workshop is coming to Donegal next month to share advice and support to parents, educators and childcare workers who want to learn more about managing the condition.
6 years ago
Comedy, fashion and beauty combine for this Ladies Night in Stranorlar
St Mary’s NS and The Parents Association present a Ladies Night Out in Kee’s Hotel to celebrate 60 years in Stranorlar.
The night is guaranteed to have lots of laughs with special …
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6 years ago
Inspirational Gortahork girl gets the chop for charity
Gortahork schoolgirl Polly Harris will have a brand new haircut going back to school on Monday – along with an inspiring story to tell her friends.
The kind-hearted 12-year-old had …
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6 years ago
Be Kind to Your Mind: How Sarah-Marie’s new Piloxing series makes fitness fun
Pinehill Studios are about to launch a ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ Piloxing programme for adults on Monday 5th November 2018.
What does that involve? I recently joined a class at …
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6 years ago
Lucy vs Cancer: Family and friends rally around a ‘wee trooper’
People all over Donegal and the North West have come together this week to lend a helping hand to a brave little girl and her family.
Lucy Mc Geehan, aged …
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6 years ago
Christmas charity project to raise awareness of the silent grief of miscarriage
The local charity project Christmas Spirit LK have today announced their third fundraiser for 2018.
This year’s campaign is titled the ‘EverGlow Project’ to raise awareness of miscarriage and collect …
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6 years ago
This ‘Welcome Winter’ fashion show sounds very cool!
Donegal fashion fans will be getting a glimpse of the very best winter and Christmas fashion at an upcoming charity fashion show.
The ‘Welcome Winter’ showcase, hosted by Letterkenny Shopping Centre, …
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6 years ago
Beep Beep – Here comes the bride!
Sharon Gallagher is well-known across Ireland as a professional driver for McGinley Coach Travel.
When it came to choosing a wedding car to take her to her reception in the …
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6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Buckle Up Kiddo
Most days we all see something silly or shocking on our roads.
Maybe it’s a close call. Maybe it’s a near miss. Maybe it’s someone speeding…
And usually, we tut, …
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6 years ago
Recipe: Spice it up with Butternut Squash Soup
We’ll all have an extra hour to play with when the clocks go back tonight, so why not use it to do some healthy food prep?
This week we have a …
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6 years ago
Tailor-made success: Graduates fashion their future from LYIT
Nine students completed the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Promotion this year and are now stepping into the exciting and dynamic world of fashion and textiles.
These students have …
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6 years ago
Success is assured for Letterkenny’s Kristine Reynolds
Ms Reynolds was awarded the 2018 Life Assurance Educational Achievement Award at the 2018 Brokers Ireland Annual Lunch last week.
She was the joint winner of the accolade alongside Kate …
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6 years ago
Andrea Gilligan announced as celebrity guest of Breast Cancer Ball
Donegal broadcaster Andrea Gilligan has been named as this year’s celebrity guest at the North West Breast Cancer Ball.
The Ballyshannon native is the host of daily news programme ‘Breakfast Briefing’ and …
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6 years ago
‘We are the lucky ones’ – Orla and Jackie think pink at McElhinneys
Orla Maguire and Jackie McGavigan were the special guests at an afternoon tea fundraiser at the Ballybofey department store on Wednesday 24th October.
Both women had overcome at different stages …
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